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Our Haputanga Offering
Unlike a regular romiromi treatment, hapÅ«tanga bodywork involves massage. A specially prepared balm is applied to the skin, so mÄmÄ will be asked to undress down to underwear, and large towels will be used for comfort and cover.
Throughout the session, any tension, stress or blockages that may be present in the physical, emotional or energetic bodies are gently encouraged to shift as the legs, hips, back, shoulders, arms and neck are massaged. Pressure points are activated on the face/around the jaw, and the session ends with a gentle massage of mÄmÄ’s puku/kÅpÅ«, which also serves as a gentle massage for pÄpi.
A purpose-fit hapÅ«tanga table means mÄmÄ can lie on their puku - even in the final weeks/days of pregnancy - and feel completely held and supported while receiving treatment.
MÄmÄ leave these sessions feeling more tau (settled), and often notice their pÄpi relax into the treatment too.
Tutaki ki a Amellia
Whakaaturia pototia a Amellia, tae atu ki tona tohungatanga me te whakamarama ko ia to tohunga mo tenei wahanga.
FAP - Frequently Asked PÄtai
P. From what gestation can I receive hapūtanga treatment?
W. HapÅ«tanga work can be commenced after 20 weeks’ gestation
P. What if I have a medical condition/complication of pregnancy? Can I still receive this treatment?
W. There aren’t any contraindications to receiving rongoÄ MÄori. It is a gentle treatment, but if the condition/complication is severe, or you’re unsure, call/txt us on 022 369 6761 to have a kÅrero before we book you in.
P. I had a traumatic previous birth and I’m currently pregnant. Can this treatment help reduce the anxiety/fear I’m feeling about the next birth?
W. Absolutely. During your sessions, your practitioner will be holding space for you to acknowledge whatever comes up emotionally/psychologically/spiritually/energetically. This is an opportunity for you to attend to your own healing and we encourage any emotions that might arise during a session to be expressed and released.
P. My baby is breech. Is this treatment safe for me and/or can this modality help to turn my baby head down?
W. This treatment is absolutely safe for pÄpi in the breech position! We would love to support you and your pÄpi to connect on a deeper level and explore why they might be breech. From here, we can discuss what might help your baby to turn head down.
P. I’m not MÄori. Can I still receive this treatment?
W. Äe! All mÄmÄ and pÄpi are welcome in our whare hauora, whether you whakapapa MÄori, or your ancestors hail from the other side of the world. An open heart and mind are the only pre-requisites.
P. How many treatments will I need?
W. This is entirely individual and will depend on what you are wanting to achieve. For some wÄhine, these sessions are about pure relaxation, whereas others may be coming along with a particular issue they’d like to address. There is no minimum or maximum number of treatments and we encourage wÄhine to feel into this for themselves.
P. How much does a treatment cost?
W. We are lucky to be supported to provide all haputanaga and post partum treatments free of charge. If you are looking for a gift we do also have vouchers $150 for a 90 minute treatment.
Whakapa atu
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